Michigan State Championship

[Jaywalker1711]

Pit assignments are up!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-q...VxQjd0VUU/view

[Christopher149]

And here's the field layout (literally)!

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/41923

[Wayne TenBrink]

With 16 alliances, what is the format for the first round of playoffs? Will there be a complete "Eighth-finals" round with the top 8 alliances moving on to a traditional "Quarter-finals" round, or will the top 4 alliances move straight to the Semi-finals? Perhaps something different?

[Basel A]

Originally Posted by Wayne TenBrink

With 16 alliances, what is the format for the first round of playoffs? Will there be a complete "Eighth-finals" round with the top 8 alliances moving on to a traditional "Quarter-finals" round, or will the top 4 alliances move straight to the Semi-finals? Perhaps something different?

It's spelled out in the latest team update but basically yes, there will be 2-match "octofinals." 8 alliances with advance and from there it will be a regular tournament.

[Schnabel]

Originally Posted by shewejff

I'll second the request for more info about how the fields are set up. Can the "average" seat see both fields? If not, then even those of us with more students will need to tweak our scouting methodology.

Also, if you can't see both fields from a typical seat, then what are the teams in the stands going to do? Are the teams going to be moving from one side of the arena to the other to be able to watch their matches. "Hey everyone, our next match is odd, so let's get up and move to the other side of the arena."

I don't think you'll have a problem seeing both fields from even the worst seat in the house. I will warn that even a close field feels far away (think how worlds feels).

Originally Posted by Wayne TenBrink

With 16 alliances, what is the format for the first round of playoffs? Will there be a complete "Eighth-finals" round with the top 8 alliances moving on to a traditional "Quarter-finals" round, or will the top 4 alliances move straight to the Semi-finals? Perhaps something different?

Check out the latest team update where the "Octofinals" are detailed. As a note, no team will have to switch fields during the Octofinals, and we will collapse down to one field starting with Quarter Finals.



While I'm here I also wanted to mention that we have a full practice field with electronics just like at worlds plus 3 district practice fields. Details on practices matches will be available at the event. We are still one event so all teams will play on both fields for qualifications. It will be an even/odd split.

[jimbo493]

Does anyone know if there will be second Dean's List interviews and where the schedule is?

[nikeairmancurry]

Match Schedule is up!

[Bryce Paputa]

Originally Posted by nikeairmancurry

Match Schedule is up!

Match 189 looks like a fun one for us with 503, 548 and 573 all on a alliance. Playing with 3641 again in 58 will be fun too.

[Jack_O]

Match 115 should be VERY Good...

[BriteBacon]

Match 143 looks like it could be very high scoring!

[orangelight]

Originally Posted by Bryce Paputa

Match 189 looks like a fun one for us with 503, 548 and 573 all on a alliance. Playing with 3641 again in 58 will be fun too.

The lucky 500's

[Anthony Galea]

Match 180 looks very high scoring:

217, 1023, 2137 v 5498, 469, 548

[Loose Screw]

Originally Posted by 3175student17

Match 180 looks very high scoring:

217, 1023, 2137 v 5498, 469, 548

That and we'll get to see the 2137-548 can race round two!

[stuart2054]

It looks like #135 and 205 should be good ones for us but they all have great promise as all these teams that made it this far are good or they wouldn't be there. I just know some better than others.

[FIMAlumni]

Of the matches mentioned already...

Match 189 Blue:
573: Tote fed HP
503: Ramp(new!) fed HP
548: HP

Match 143 Blue:
67: HP
107: Built in ramp HP
2137: Ramp fed HP

Match 180 Red:
217: HP fed
1023: Ramp Fed HP
2137: Ramp Fed HP

These might get interesting...